noun

druid

DROO-ihd

Druid (noun) means a priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves. Example: “Ancient druids were said to gather mistletoe as part of their rituals.”

noun

A priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves.

"Ancient druids were said to gather mistletoe as part of their rituals."

In fantasy fiction and games, a spellcaster who draws power from nature.

"In the game, her character is a druid who can transform into animals."

How to use druid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHistorically, a Celtic priest connected to nature; in modern fiction, a nature-based magic user.

Common pairings

ancient druids druid magic

Word forms

druids plural

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Etymology

Traces back through Latin Druidae to a Celtic word possibly meaning "oak-knower" or "one of great wisdom."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for druid

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Frequently asked questions

What does “druid” mean?

The word “druid” means a priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves. In plain terms, historically, a Celtic priest connected to nature; in modern fiction, a nature-based magic user.

How do you pronounce “druid”?

“Druid” is pronounced DROO-ihd (/ˈdɹu.ɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “druid” in a sentence?

Here is “druid” used in a sentence: “Ancient druids were said to gather mistletoe as part of their rituals.”

What part of speech is “druid”?

“Druid” is a noun.

Where does the word “druid” come from?

The word “druid” comes from Latin. Traces back through Latin Druidae to a Celtic word possibly meaning "oak-knower" or "one of great wisdom.".

How many meanings does “druid” have?

“Druid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a priest or wise figure among the ancient Celts, associated with nature and sacred groves.